I have used Google, but to no avail, maybe I am just not searching for the correct phrase. Im sorry if this is a stupid question, but this most recent Fuente warehouse fire has me thinking. I can't figure out why it is ok for other countries to import and use cuban seeds, but not cuban leaf...

I visited the "other B&M" a couple weeks ago because they carry Lampe Berger fuel. I was looking for a specific scent (either clean cotton or neutral) and all they had was crap that no one wanted that was left over from their original order. I asked for the specific scents and the guy behind...

Just saw that the entire line of Panacea Cigars are featured on Charmed Leaf now. Hope everybody loves these cigars as much as I do! New paint can and moonshine jars are an awesome alternative for packaging. Check them out below! http://www.charmedleaf.com

I know some folks on here have mixed feelings about Suckling ... but this is a pretty cool little preview video for his documentary on cuban tobacco ... and the background music is KILLER!!! (anybody recognize the song/group please lmk as I see a cd purchase in my future! lol) From Leaf To...

Not blends with cigar leaf. I've had those, and they're fantastic. I really savor how latakia blends with cigar leaf. I'm asking about tobaccos that run the gamut from "reminiscent" to "extremely similar" to the flavors and aromas of cigars. I've read that Dark Flake Unscented has...

Hello everyone, No BS here...I'm a specialty tobacco grower and thought I'd stop in to see how popular rolling your own cigars really is. With the new FDA laws coming into place, I think the demand for specialty leaf will increase. I've grown Turkish varieties that range in flavor from...

Is there any way, or reference material to help when you are trying to work out what is in a given sample of tobacco? I'm trying to work out what is in the blends that I enjoy, so I can see what else out there contains the same. Eg, how to visually identify burley vs virginia, or latakia?

Hi everyone I have started a FB group... please join if you are in Calgary only! I think FB may be more popular and more responsive way to try and gather cigar lovers for some herfing and/or general get-togethers and some in person trading! facebook.com/group.php?gid=107730479274741 CHEERS! Rudi

I'm very pleased to offer up the loose leaf teas that we've been selling at our shop for the rest of you to enjoy. All of our K. Teas are loose leaf teas from the top 10% harvest in their regions. Our importer purchases directly from tea estates in the finest tea growing countries and from...

Just stopped in to the Golden Leaf Cigar Cafe in downtown Valdosta, at 101A South Patterson Street, one block over from the City Market (tel. 803-760-9556). They've only been open for about a week and a half. The owner, Paul, really knows his stuff, and they have a gorgeous walk-in humidor with...

I have never been one to have the ability to describe what my palate is thinking whether it be with cigars, coffee or most anything else but I do know when something just taste flat out amazing. This coffee is probably the best coffee I have ever roasted. It has such a rich flavor it is unreal...

I am looking for any of the blends of LOTR since I have always was a big fan of the book/movies. If anyone knows if they are still available it would be appreciated. They might suck but I don't care I still want to try them out for myself. thanks

Hello all, I've got an itch for a good cigar-leaf tobacco. Any suggestions? Yesterday I resorted to mixing pieces of a little Guantanamera purito into a bit of Margate... :s Thanks, Timothy

So I'm talking with guy and he tells me he has been to Nicaragua and had personally seen bales of leaf marked to be sent to Cuba. Not on just one trip but numerous times over the last 15 years he's been there. I have no reason not to believe him but............when I asked why, he couldn't...

This Saturday 17th. Looks like form 4 PM til close. Abe will be there to debut his new smoke. Burning leaf events are always a great time and good people

I have noticed that there are a few tobaccos out there that have cigar leaf added to the blend. While going through my humi today I found a Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva ( not sure which stick) that was damaged beyond repair. So I chopped her up and plan on using it to experiment with. Any...

I stopped in here last night for a smoke in the lounge and was pleasantly surprised. It just opened a couple of weeks ago. First, the bad: -Not the best atmosphere for smoking. This is due primarily to the overly-bright fluorescent lighting in the lounge area. -Decent selection, but many of...

Over the weekend I placed an order for the 2009 Toast Across America cigar set. I received a confirmation, but after a few days I didn't receive a tracking number. So I checked my order online and it indicated that the order was pending. I was concerned that my order had been screwed up or...

If anybody is around or interested, I'll be there with a few buddies smoking it up tonight starting at 7pm! C'mon out and smoke a few! Golden Leaf 277 W. 7th St. St. Paul, MN 55102

Are any of you planning on going to this event? I am, and it'll be my first cigar event that I attend. I'm looking forward to getting some good deals, having a good smoke, and meeting some people. I've pasted the relevant info from an email below. Tobacco Leaf 7111 West Alameda Avenue...